Friday, January 21, 2011

New Stamps from Czech Republic..

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Kaspar Maria von Sternberg

Date of Issue – 5 January 2011

 

Kaspar Maria von Sternberg

Kaspar Maria von Sternberg (born on January 6th, 1761 at Březina Castle) was one of the leading scientists of the first half of the 19th century, with a special interest in botany, geology and paleontology, and is considered as one of the founders of paleobotany. He is the author of an extensive and precious collection of minerals, fossils and herbs that became the core collection of the National Museum in Prague, founded by Kaspar Maria von Sternberg.


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Census

Date of Issue – 5 January 2011

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St Agnes of Bohemia

Date of Issue – 20 January 2011

 

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The Tradition of Czech Stamp Production

Date of Issue – 20 January 2011